Black Demon Territory.

Inside the Black Demon Main Hall.

The conversation between the three Masters of the Main Hall was still continuing.

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master’s words made the always-cold Senior Luoo and the always-calm Soul Hall Master both frown at the same time.

"Seems I need to meet this kid in person." The Soul Hall Master actually started to feel a bit restless.

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master waved his hand. "What are you seeing that kid for?"

"No need."

"Seeing him would just be a waste of time."

The Soul Hall Master shook his head; at some unknown point, his expression had gradually turned grave.

"No, it’s necessary."

"Very necessary."

The Soul Hall Master said this for no clear reason, then stood up.

"Old Man Soul." The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master called out.

"No need." Senior Luoo instead said in a deep voice.

"That kid came on his own."

"Hm?" The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master’s expression changed.

The Soul Hall Master sensed for a moment, then nodded. "He really is here."

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master’s face grew somewhat ugly as he muttered, "That kid, didn’t I tell him to stay in the Heavenly Mechanism Main Hall? What’s he doing here?"

Just then, a Black Demon Hall Main Hall Master knocked a few times from outside and entered respectfully.

"Masters of the Main Hall, Deacon Xiao Xun requests an audience." This Main Hall Master looked toward Senior Luoo and reported.

Senior Luoo nodded, looked at the other two, and said coolly, "Looks like this kid can’t wait to get that Ten Thousand Poison Fruit."

...

Black Demon Hall Main Hall, rear hall.

Xiao Yi’s figure was suddenly there.

Originally, he had indeed followed the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master back to the Heavenly Mechanism Main Hall.

According to the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master’s instructions, he should have been in the seclusion room stabilizing the Formation knowledge he had learned over this past month.

But thinking it over, Xiao Yi still decided to first come to the Black Demon Hall to exchange for that Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, and then return to the Heavenly Mechanism Main Hall to go into seclusion—it wouldn’t be too late.

Moreover, the Heavenly Mechanism Region was itself near the Black Demon Territory; the distance wasn’t too far, so it wouldn’t take Xiao Yi long to come here, and he simply decided to make this trip first.

After having the Main Hall’s Main Hall Master report inside, Xiao Yi waited where he was.

Before long, Senior Luoo’s figure appeared out of thin air.

At the same time, Changtian Wine Demon happened to pass by and walked toward Xiao Yi with a smile.

"Kid, you’re back?" Changtian Wine Demon chuckled.

"You smashed your way through fifteen of the Eighteen Cave Mansions in one go, and it didn’t even take you long. Truly remarkable."

Changtian Wine Demon’s face was full of surprise and praise.

"Oh? Changtian Palace Master knew?" Xiao Yi froze for a moment, a bit puzzled.

Then, realization flashed through his mind.

Since the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master had come to him personally and knew he had broken fifteen Cave Mansions, then Senior Luoo and Changtian Palace Master would naturally know as well.

"Changtian Palace Master." Xiao Yi cupped his fists, counting it as a greeting.

Xiao Yi then looked toward Senior Luoo. "Master of the Main Hall, of the Eighteen Cave Mansions, I have already broken fifteen."

"The Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions, I have also obtained."

"According to our agreement, the Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions in exchange for your Ten Thousand Poison Fruit."

As Xiao Yi spoke, his eyes were full of anticipation as he prepared to take out the fifteen Martial Arts Relics.

As long as he obtained the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, he would have hope of stepping into the Legendary Realm.

Though the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit’s toxicity was terrifying, with his Body of Ten Thousand Poisons, it might not be beyond what he could bear.

As long as he endured it, stepping into Legend would be a sure thing.

Yet at this moment, Senior Luoo coolly cut him off. "No need."

"Hm?" Xiao Yi was stunned at those words.

"I said no need." Senior Luoo’s tone was as indifferent as ever.

The words "no need" seemed to be spoken offhandedly.

"Then..." Xiao Yi’s eyes were full of doubt. "I do not quite understand what Master of the Main Hall means."

Senior Luoo cast Xiao Yi a cool glance. "The meaning is simple. The Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions—I no longer need them, and you don’t need to give them to me."

"If there’s nothing else, you may withdraw."

"What?" Xiao Yi’s body trembled on the spot; the hand that had been gripping his Universe Ring, about to take out the Martial Arts Relics, suddenly froze.

"Then the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit..." Xiao Yi asked in shock and confusion.

"What do you think?" Senior Luoo interrupted.

"Do you think you can get this strongest Poison Fruit in the world from me for no reason at all?"

"Or are you saying you want this old man to give that Ten Thousand Poison Fruit to you for free?"

"Not for free." Xiao Yi shook his head. "I will exchange it with the Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions."

Senior Luoo shook his head. "But I already said, the Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions—I no longer need them."

"But..." Xiao Yi’s tone grew anxious.

Senior Luoo was already somewhat impatient and cut in coldly, "Must I spell it out?"

"The Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions can no longer be exchanged for the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit. You need not pester me about it."

Of course Xiao Yi understood, but it was an answer he could not accept.

"Master of the Main Hall, are you joking?"

"Do you think this old man has any reason to joke with you?" Senior Luoo’s expression did not change.

Xiao Yi’s eyes abruptly turned cold. "Master of the Main Hall, you gave me your word and even made an agreement with me. Changtian Palace Master also guaranteed..."

Senior Luoo’s tone had already become icy. "Since it was Bai Changtian who guaranteed you, if he has a Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, you are free to seek it from him."

"Master..." At the side, Changtian Wine Demon’s expression changed with shock, mixed with confusion. "You promised..."

"What? You want to teach me how to conduct myself?" Senior Luoo shot Changtian Wine Demon a cold glance.

"I wouldn’t dare." Changtian Wine Demon quickly said he didn’t dare. "But..."

"Since you don’t dare, then shut up." Senior Luoo snapped coldly. "Or I’ll make you shut up myself."

Senior Luoo’s voice was not particularly loud.

Though cold, though indifferent, it was merely his usual way of speaking.

Yet this seemingly ordinary voice and tone carried a strange intimidation, enough to make Changtian Wine Demon’s face flush with stifled anger as he shut his mouth then and there.

"As for you." Senior Luoo looked back at Xiao Yi.

"You and I did indeed have an agreement, but now that I no longer need the Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansons, naturally that agreement is void."

"I have not taken a single thing in exchange from you, nor have I taken the slightest advantage of you."

"And naturally, you cannot gain the slightest benefit from this old man."

By this point, Senior Luoo’s meaning was already very clear.

His attitude was also fully evident.

Ka-ka-ka...

In the air came the crackling sound of a fist being clenched tight.

It was Xiao Yi’s fist.

"So, in other words, Master of the Main Hall is playing me?" Xiao Yi gritted his teeth, his eyes turning unimaginably cold.

The Treasures of fifteen Cave Mansions were of no use to him.

If not for the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, how could he have repeatedly risked his life to force his way into one deadly Ancient Cave Mansion after another?

But now, with a single light phrase from Senior Luoo—"I don’t need them anymore"—all his efforts over this past month had been wasted?

Time and again he had staked his life, brushing shoulders with death countless times, only for it all to be wiped away with one sentence.

How could Xiao Yi not be angry? How could he accept this?

Senior Luoo looked into Xiao Yi’s eyes, unmoved; instead, his own eyes narrowed. "What, you want to lay hands on me?"

Senior Luoo’s tone was very light, yet carried disdain.

That disdain was as if he were only looking at an ant he could casually pinch to death.

Ka-ka-ka...

Xiao Yi’s fist clenched tighter and tighter.

The Poison Power on his body erupted with a boom.

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First update.